🇩🇪 Cologne vs Rome 🇮🇹

Cologne, Germany vs Rome, Italy — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Rome is the warmer of the two — about 6 degrees warmer on average across the year. Rome is drier, with roughly 145 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇩🇪 Cologne🇮🇹 Rome
Avg annual high15°C21°C
Hottest monthJuly (24°C)July (31°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (1°C low)January (3°C low)
Rainy days / year22782
SnowRareRare
Best months to visitJune, August, SeptemberApril, May, October

🇩🇪 Cologne

Best around June, August, September. Hottest in July (24°C), coldest lows in January (1°C).

🇮🇹 Rome

Best around April, May, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (3°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Cologne or Rome warmer?

Rome is warmer overall, averaging about 6 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Cologne or Rome?

Cologne is rainier — Rome sees about 145 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Cologne vs Rome?

Cologne is best around June, August, September; Rome is best around April, May, October.

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